Yellow warning for thunderstorms across Northern Ireland

It doesn't look good for outdoor hospitality and beer gardens ⛈

Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms will develop across Northern Ireland this afternoon.

Country Fermanagh looks set to take the brunt of it, however Tyrone, Armagh and Derry/Londonderry could be affected.

Hail, lightning and locally heavy rain are expected, with 10-15 mm of rain in a few places within 1-2 hours.

The evening will stay cloudy but mostly dry, some further showery rain spreading from the south later.

What to expect:

There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus

Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures

Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.

Northern Ireland's weekend forecast:

Saturday - Mostly cloudy with a few showers, these may turn heavy in places in the afternoon. More in the way of brightness developing towards the evening. Maximum temperature 14°C

Sunday - Bright with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 13°C

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